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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Apr 24 2017 : 11:58:43 AM
EDIT_ I think one is sick! Praying it isn't pneumonia. I am too new to this. The breeder thinks she is fine...
Day 1- brought home, a few sneezes, Breeder says, oh normal, they do that when excited. Probably fine.
Day 2- Notice a cough after bottle, typically. Breeder, she's probably fine.
Day 3- Notice cough more often, Breeder, "
All goats will occasionally get a cold. Just like humans. Keep an eye on her
and make sure it doesn't turn into pneumonia. No reason to think it will. That
is just the potential bad outcome.
She wasn't coughing at all here - so the other possibility is that it might be something she is breathing in.
Any dusty hay? Mold? Anything like that which could cause irritation? You can
also take both of their temperatures to make sure they're both in the same range.
They will also cough/sneeze occasionally just like humans and it means nothing at
all other than she got something in her throat.
If she is still eating, I just watch them. Do you have a vet to call if she worsens? Do
you have any antibiotics just in case she runs a fever?
I really don't expect it to be anything problematic. And if she is drinking too fast, then
she sounds pretty healthy to me. We keep Pen G (penicillin) on hand just
in case. Having a vet you can call that has
some understanding of goats is also a plus.
We usually do phone consultations with different
vets if we have a problem we're not sure how to
handle.
Remember - antibiotics help if they need them and hurt
their rumens and immune systems if they don't. So don't
give them "just in case".
It's a possibility she is sick, but I'd be very, very surprised.
My guess is you are being overly cautious. But better
that than ignoring her."
Good tips. Still can't find a ruminant vey near.
Today- Seems worse tonight. Drank 2/3- 3/4 of normal bottle. Standing around humped over, won't play. Lightly bleating. They are actually very quiet.
Matt ran for som Penicillan, but I hope it isn't too late and that I can figure out HOW to administer it.
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| HollerGirl56 |
Posted - Mar 23 2018 : 08:40:19 AM
MStart with healthy stock- it is the only way, My friend gave me dozens of goats and none of them were healthy. I bred from them and it was a disaster. Goats that are sick pass their sickness to their offspring, I have spent hundreds of dollars trying to get them well. |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jun 03 2017 : 10:40:15 AM
How are your babies doing Alicia?
Krista |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - May 27 2017 : 05:24:50 AM
Yes, she and Teacup are both being treated for Cocci and getting Thiamin. The vet did blood work, everything looked good. He thinks the original infection did become full-blown pneumonia and that it seated in her lungs. He put her on a stronger more specialized antibiotic for that. We shall see.
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| YakLady |
Posted - May 26 2017 : 12:10:54 PM
Have you done a fecal on them? It's fairly cheap for your vet to do (<$15) and it could be a good idea since one got sick out the gate. If your little Zabrina is still off, definitely get her in for an exam :( Is she doing any better?
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - May 21 2017 : 8:14:22 PM
She is on another round of Ampicillan. Tomorrow is last dose. Thinking we need some blood work. She acts ok. She is never as energetic as Teacup, but she seems happy. I wish I could put some weight on her. Any ideas?
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| YakLady |
Posted - May 21 2017 : 7:23:35 PM
Oh no :( How is Zabrina doing? Were you able to get her temp down? 107 is very high :(
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 11:17:19 AM
Oh no Alicia. Poor little thing. Is it pneumonia again?
Krista |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - May 17 2017 : 02:06:18 AM
Zabrina is sick again. Fever 107, 4 am screaming, head twitching. I can't stand this. She is going to be well.
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| windypines |
Posted - May 07 2017 : 7:04:35 PM
glad to hear your goats are doing well. good luck
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Michele |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - May 04 2017 : 9:21:03 PM
Congrats Alicia. Hope all goes well.
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - May 04 2017 : 11:45:30 AM
Happy news Alicia! Glad to hear she is feeling better!
Krista |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - May 03 2017 : 4:20:19 PM
Yay! So glad to hear it Alicia!!! We are headed to the goat farm the end of this month... we will see how many we come home with :)
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| Alee |
Posted - May 03 2017 : 3:11:04 PM
Glad you got her some antibiotics and that she is pulling out of it! Goats are a bit more delicate than more people think! They are adorable!
Alee
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - May 03 2017 : 11:24:02 AM
Thanks so much! As of today she is fever free!!!!! She is starting to act like a goat again! I am so thankful!
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| nubidane |
Posted - May 01 2017 : 7:21:30 PM
How is the goat Alicia? Been thinking and sending prayers for your baby. I am getting 2 new does in June (they will be about 8-10 wks old). I know there is such an adjustment. In spite of that, I CAN'T WAIT!!!! Such beautiful babies! (Nubians)
Anyway, just hoping the antibiotics are doing their job.
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Apr 28 2017 : 1:02:22 PM
Shannon- I'm not sure they do. I think they just give meds. It is contagious, so we are watching Teacup. Zabrina had a sneeze Monday that grew into a cough, that grew into labored breathing. They say moving goats is very stressful. The stress may have sent her on the spiral. It's damp and cool, so I am trying to keep them in. Zabrina is sleeping in a dog kennel, Teacup is bouncing off the furniture. lol!
Thanks Krista. I just wish I'd listened sooner.
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 28 2017 : 12:38:52 PM
How sad. Good thing you trusted your instinct instead of listening to the breeder. Hopefully she gets well soon. Poor thing.
Krista |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Apr 28 2017 : 10:59:59 AM
Poor baby! What is the likelihood of your other goat getting it? How do they test if it is bacterial or viral? Or do they treat goats with antibiotics regardless? Any ideas on what causes it? Hoping things get better!
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Apr 28 2017 : 10:10:45 AM
As suspected, she is borderline pneumonia. Got her on ampecillan. Switched to milk replacer. Our vet said if she wasn't improved by the morning, to call for a stronger antibiotic.
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Apr 28 2017 : 05:27:30 AM
We are heading to the vet at 9:30. Her temp was 105.2 last night, we gave her about 3/4 cc of Pen.
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| nubidane |
Posted - Apr 27 2017 : 8:09:25 PM
Have they been given a shipping fever shot? This is fairly common. I know that the breeder I get my goats from always makes sure to give me a shot for shipping fever.
Here is a link. http://www.thegoatspot.net/forum/f186/shipping-fever-what-look-149572/
Good luck!!! Goats are the best! I LOVE mine!
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Apr 27 2017 : 08:10:22 AM
Thanks Michele! :)
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| windypines |
Posted - Apr 27 2017 : 05:09:37 AM
good luck with your new babies
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Apr 26 2017 : 3:58:58 PM
Thanks ladies! Here is the video of our trip! https://youtu.be/w2Pj6GhVzqE
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| Beverley |
Posted - Apr 26 2017 : 3:47:46 PM
I love goats especially baby ones!!
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